Key facts
- China's Ambassador to the U.S., Xie Feng, called for constructive competition and avoidance of an AI 'Star Wars' scenario.
- Xie stated that Taiwan and human rights are "red lines" for China.
- President Xi Jinping is preparing for a state visit to the U.S. at the invitation of President Donald Trump.
- This will be Xi's first state visit to the U.S. in 11 years.
China's Ambassador to the U.S., Xie Feng, has called for the United States and China to engage in bounded, constructive competition and steer clear of an artificial-intelligence-era “Star Wars.” This appeal comes as President Xi Jinping prepares for a state visit to the U.S., an invitation extended by President Donald Trump.
This upcoming trip marks Xi's first state visit to the U.S. in 11 years. It follows a meeting between Xi and Trump in Beijing in May, during which the two leaders agreed to foster what Beijing terms a “constructive strategic stability” relationship, according to Xie. Xie also warned that Taiwan and human rights are "red lines" for China, stating that China's sovereignty, security, and development interests cannot be violated.